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New report demands Brexit boost for repair industry

Envirotec Magazine

Once the UK is no longer subject to EU VAT rules, it will have the power to zero-rate VAT on repairs. ยท As well as preventing waste, this would satisfy public demand, stimulate the economy and help to create 34,000 new jobs in the repair sector and 346,000 new jobs in remanufacturing. 3] UN, June 2020, Global e-waste monitor. [4]

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AI monitoring and control helps to decarbonize district heating network

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The latest AI tools are being used to extend the efficiency of one of the UKs largest, oldest and most successful district energy schemes in Sheffield. ” In the UK Veolia currently manages the energy plant and networks across 60 sites and operates over 120 community heating schemes serving large campuses and hospitals.

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How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US

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How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US. From cardboard boxes delivered to our doors to home appliances, nearly everything comes from industrial processes. Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from industry.

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Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report

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A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Acceptance by the manufacturing and recycling industry is also needed, as the standards will only work when there is widespread adoption.โ€.

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How to recycle the giant magnets inside wind turbines? These scientists have a few ideas.

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These aging turbines have their rotors swapped out, their blades replaced, and key components like the generator upgraded in order to enhance the machinesโ€™ ability to produce electricity from wind. Itโ€™s estimated that less than 1 percent of rare earths are recycled globally โ€” from wind turbines, dead hard drives , and everything else.

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Breakthrough technology for lithium manufacture

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As global effort to fight climate change intensifies, the challenge for battery manufacturers and their supply chains is to find ways to meet the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global sales of new electric vehicles (EV) grew from 3 million in 2020 to 6.6

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Water recycling technology delivers cash savings

Envirotec Magazine

A next-generation water recycling system, unveiled by water infrastructure systems specialist SDS, will seemingly boost business sector efforts to save water by offering significantly improved investment returns for commercial developers and operators. Using ultrafiltration also makes the system responsive to demand at peak times.

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